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A PAIR OF CHINESE FLAMBÉ-GLAZED FIGURES OF EARTH SPIRITS 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 13 in.
- 33 cm
each covered overall in a thick purplish-red with lavender streaks. Some restoration and chips.
Condition
The ears on both figures have been restored. Two of the circular curls on one of the beards have been restuck. On one of the figures, the proper left foreleg has a restored break, approximately at the shin area. The other figure also has a restored break on the proper right foreleg, from the shin area up to the knee joint. The glaze on this figure is also slightly degraded on the front legs area and up to the chest. There is one chip to the base on this figure, approximately 1 cm, with old chips to the base of the feet.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.